Auction transport

Auto auction shipping from every major lane.

Copart, Manheim, IAA, ADESA, ACV. Salvage, clean title, dealer only. Daily pickup windows, gate fees handled, lane scheduling for dealers.

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All majors
Copart, Manheim, IAA
Salvage
And clean title
Gate fees
Quoted or included
Daily
Pickup windows
Dealer
Volume rates

Auction transport has its own rules.

Copart, Manheim, IAA, ADESA, ACV. Each one has its own pickup process, its own gate fees, its own time windows, and its own quirks. Manheim wants a specific gate pass. Copart charges storage after a certain day. IAA salvage has different rules than IAA clean title. ADESA wants the buyer ID with the gate pass. A regular auto broker fumbles this stuff. We do not.

Whipshipper runs auction lanes every day. Carriers who know which gate to use, which buyer document to bring, and how to handle storage charges if your title release is slow. Whether you bought one car at Copart, you are a dealer with a standing weekly Manheim run, or you are flipping IAA salvage units to a buyer in another state, we handle the pickup and delivery without you babysitting the load.

Salvage cars are quoted with non running fees built in when needed. Clean title cars run normal rates. Lane discounts apply for repeat dealer buyers.

Why auction buyers use Whipshipper

Auction lane mechanics, handled.

1

Every major auction covered

Copart, Manheim, IAA, ADESA, ACV, plus smaller regional auctions. Daily pickup capacity on common lanes.

2

Gate fees and storage handled

We tell you up front what gate fees apply. We coordinate with the auction to avoid storage charges where possible.

3

Salvage or clean title

Non running, branded title, clean title. We quote each based on condition, no surprise non running fees.

4

Dealer lane scheduling

Standing weekly or daily lanes from your auction to your store. Volume pricing locked in.

5

Buyer document coordination

Buyer ID, gate pass, payment confirmation. We coordinate so the carrier rolls in clean.

6

Live GPS tracking

Track the car from auction gate to delivery driveway or dealer lot. Photos at pickup.

What we need to ship from an auction

Get this together and your pickup goes smooth.

  • 1Auction name and yard location
  • 2Lot number or buyer reference number
  • 3VIN and year, make, model
  • 4Title status, clean or branded
  • 5Runs and drives, or non running
  • 6Payment confirmation from the auction
  • 7Gate pass or buyer ID if required by that auction
  • 8Delivery address with truck access

Pickup options by auction

Each major auction has its own pickup process. Here is how the big two work.

Copart

  • Storage starts after the title release date
  • Gate fee usually $59 to $109 per car
  • Salvage units common, non running fees apply
  • Buyer must be paid in full before pickup
  • Pickup windows Monday through Friday at most yards
  • We coordinate buyer ID and gate pass with our carrier

Manheim

  • Storage starts after the buyer release date
  • Gate fee bundled into your auction invoice
  • Dealer only, mostly clean title vehicles
  • Buyer ID required at gate
  • Pickup windows Tuesday through Thursday at most lanes
  • We coordinate dealer credentials with our carrier

Auction volume on the platform

Real volume on real auction lanes.

6,500+
Auction loads last year
30+
Auction yards covered
97%
On time pickup before storage
$99
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Auction shipping tips

Six things that save you money and headaches.

Book pickup before title release

If you book early, the carrier dispatches the day title releases. No storage charges.

Confirm gate fees

Some auctions bundle, some bill separately. Ask before booking, get it in writing.

Non running, declare it

If the car does not run, tell us. Carrier brings a winch. Small inop fee, no surprise charges.

Multi car loads

Buying multiple at the same auction? Bundle into one carrier load and save 10 to 20 percent.

Photo at pickup

Carrier photographs the car at the gate before loading. You see condition matches the auction listing.

Watch the storage clock

Copart and Manheim both start charging after a few days. We dispatch fast to beat the clock.

Auction shipping rates

Per car estimates by lane band. Salvage non running adds a small inop fee. Gate fees vary by auction.

DistanceOpen TransportEnclosed TransportTransit Days
0 to 500 mi$400 to $650$750 to $1,1001 to 3 days
500 to 1,000 mi$600 to $900$1,000 to $1,4003 to 5 days
1,000 to 2,000 mi$850 to $1,250$1,400 to $2,0005 to 7 days
2,000+ mi$1,050 to $1,650$1,900 to $2,7007 to 10 days

Estimates only, your exact rate comes from the live carrier load board. Get an instant quote at the top of the page for real numbers.

Frequently asked questions

Do you ship from Copart?

Yes. Every Copart yard in the lower 48. We coordinate gate pass and buyer ID with our carrier.

What about Manheim?

Yes. Dealer only Manheim and Manheim Express. We need your dealer credentials to ship.

IAA salvage and clean title?

Yes, both. Salvage units quoted with non running fees built in if needed.

Are gate fees included?

Some auctions bundle, some bill separately. We tell you up front and either include or quote the gate fee.

What if the car does not run?

Tell us during quoting. Carrier brings a winch. Small inop fee, typically $50 to $200 depending on size.

How fast can you pick up after the auction?

Same day to 3 days depending on lane. We aim to dispatch the day title releases to avoid storage charges.

Can I bundle multiple cars from the same auction?

Yes. Multi car bundle pricing saves 10 to 20 percent versus separate loads.

Do you handle dealer only auctions?

Yes. Manheim, ADESA, ACV, smaller dealer only auctions. We need your dealer credentials.

What about ADESA or ACV Auctions?

Yes. We run ADESA and ACV lanes every week. Dealer only, gate pass and credentials handled.

How do I avoid storage charges?

Book pickup before or right after title release. We dispatch fast on lanes with known storage clocks.

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Phones 7am to 9pm Central. Dispatchers who know the lanes.

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Every auto transport service we run

Auto transport is not one product. A dealer moving forty units off an auction lane, a collector shipping a numbers matching car across the country, and a family sending one sedan ahead of a move are three different jobs that happen to use the same highways. They need different trailers, different insurance limits, different loading equipment, and different scheduling. Quoting all three the same way is how customers end up with a truck that cannot legally carry their vehicle. Pick the line below that matches what you are actually moving, and the quote comes back against the right equipment the first time.

By transport type

By vehicle

By who is shipping

Not sure which one fits? Call (888) 780-6207 and describe the vehicle and the route. A dispatcher will tell you which equipment it needs and what the lane is running, or start with an instant quote and adjust from there.

Auto transport coast to coast, state to state

We move vehicles in all fifty states, and the network is deepest where the freight already runs. Each state page below carries its own lane table, transit windows, and the local conditions that actually change a rate.

Northeast

Mid-Atlantic

Southeast

South

Midwest

Mountain

Pacific

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Read before you book

Most complaints in this industry trace back to something the customer was never told: that the first quote was a placeholder, that the broker on the phone is not the company driving the truck, or that personal items in the trunk are not covered by cargo insurance. None of that is complicated once somebody explains it. These are the explainers we send customers before they book, written to be useful whether or not you ship with us.

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